A little way past where Oldham Street turns into Oldham Road (and where the Northern Quarter gives way to the occasionally rough, but up-and-coming Ancoats) you’ll find charitable organisation Mustard Tree.

Chain cinema showing mainstream films, located in Manchester’s Printworks complex.

A mainstream chain cinema showing a mix of new releases and blockbusters. Located in The Great Northern Warehouse complex.

Situated in the railway arches of Deansgate, Atlas is an elegant, quality bar specialising in nearly 600 gins from around the world.

Artisan butchers on Tib Street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter.

Now a Grade-II listed building, Brownsfield Mill in Manchester was constructed in 1825 as a power mill, and later housed the A.V. Roe and Company aviation factory. The former mill forms part of the Piccadilly Basin and is to undergo refurbishment for potential use as flats or office space.

Cask is a well-loved pub on Liverpool Road in Manchester. It has an excellent selection of continental beers and a cosy beer garden.

Head to the Cheese Hamlet in West Didsbury for a huge range of cheese, must have deli items, and preserves.

With only 11 screens (only!), this is one of the smaller multiplexes in Greater Manchester – but its advantage is its location in the lush surrounds of Didsbury, not far from a roster of good bars, cafés and restaurants.

A pub just off Chapel Street in Salford with a bit of a difference. As well as the usual selection of beers, wines and ales; The Kings Arms has a regular programme of theatre and comedy in its upstairs room.

The Lowry Hotel is a stylish five-star hotel in Salford, very close to Manchester city centre.

Mr Thomas’s Chop House first opened as a public house in 1870. It has beautiful arches and Victorian tiling, does classic British cooking and has an excellent wine list.